Quality Inspector 20/HR

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector performs detailed inspections of pre-assembled, partially assembled, and fully assembled aircraft parts and structures to ensure they meet customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements. This role reads and interprets customer instructions, blueprints, drawings, and statistical charts, uses precision measurement tools to verify part integrity, completes required inspection documentation, and supports internal audits and continuous improvement activities within the quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pre-assembled, partially assembled, and fully assembled aircraft parts and structures to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

• Assist in establishing, documenting, and maintaining inspection criteria in accordance with external and internal requirements.

• Prepare parts and documentation to meet external customer and regulatory criteria.

• Complete all required inspection documentation accurately and on time, including First Article Inspections.

• Accurately interpret customer purchase orders, blueprints, mylars, engineering drawings, schematics, and other technical documents to support the inspection process.

• Utilize gauges, scales, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring equipment to verify part dimensions and integrity.

• Read and interpret SPC charts and other statistical information to monitor process performance and identify trends or issues.

• Conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System and document findings in accordance with established procedures.

• Write and process customer submittal tags and related quality documentation as needed.

• Perform visual inspections and final inspections of cable harnesses, electronic and electrical assemblies, and mechanical assemblies.

• Inspect cable harness assemblies, wiring, soldered connections, and related components for workmanship and conformance to specifications.

• Collaborate with work center teams and other problem-solving groups to address quality issues and support continuous improvement.

• Handle and inspect sheet metal parts and assemblies, applying knowledge of metal fabrication fundamentals.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all quality and safety procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.